Sergio Martinez

Dr. Lopez and his great medical contribution to the Hispanic community of Indianapolis

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By Sergio Martinez

Originally from Colombia, Dr. Alfredo Lopez-Yunez completed his core medical training at the Javeriana University School of Medicine and at the National University of Colombia-Institute of Clinical Genetics in 1991 before moving to the United States to complete his internship, residency and further training. Since the beginning of his medical training, Dr. Lopez has been …

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The utility of radiographs

Leave a Comment / Medic health, X-rays / By Sergio Martinez

According to data from the Pan American Health Organization, about 3.6 billion X-ray exams are performed each year. on the planet . In this same report, PAHO states that access to X-rays can solve up to 80% of diagnostic problems for various diseases ; however, about two thirds of the world’s population do not have …

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Why mental health is important

Leave a Comment / Medic health, Mental Health / By Sergio Martinez

When we talk about mental health we refer to the emotional, social and psychological well-being that a person should have . When someone has mental health, they can correctly manage stress, manage their emotions, relate effectively with others and make assertive decisions. Mental health is an inherent part of being human; This means that no …

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What is electromyography used for?

Leave a Comment / Medic health / By Sergio Martinez

Electromyography measures the health of a patient’s muscles and nerve cells . Through this procedure, nervous, muscular and transmission dysfunctions between nerves and muscles are diagnosed. Electromyography uses small electrodes, which are inserted into the muscle through a needle or through patches attached to the skin , to determine its activity. The result will give …

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Medical Status for Immigrants in the United States

Leave a Comment / Medic health / By Sergio Martinez

It is well known that immigrants in the United States have difficulties in terms of the medical services they can receive. This, in particular, is based on fear and misinformation about their immigration status. One of the recent causes that prevent immigrants from accessing medical services is the political and social changes brought about by …

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What is an electroencephalogram? EEG

Leave a Comment / Medic health / By Sergio Martinez

The electroencephalogram is a test that, through the use of electrodes, can determine the electrical activity of the brain . This allows brain diseases such as epilepsy to be detected. The electroencephalogram uses small metal discs that fit on the patient’s scalp , which allows electrical impulses to occur, achieving communication between neurons. This neuronal …

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What is the diabetes?

Leave a Comment / Diabetes, Medic health / By Sergio Martinez

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition, in which the patient’s glucose levels are high in the blood. Insulin is the hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels. A person with diabetes can find himself in two scenarios: in the first, the pancreas produces little insulin; in the second, the pancreas does not …

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Ultrasound diagnostics

1 Comment / Medic health, Ultrasounds / By Sergio Martinez

Ultrasound is a non-invasive technique that is used to diagnose what is happening in the body, based on images that the device is taking. By means of sound waves ─hence its name─, which are above the human threshold, it emits frequencies in which the images of the body’s organs are recreated. Ultrasounds, in general, are …

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What are the benefits of capsule endoscopy?

Leave a Comment / Endoscopy, Medic health / By Sergio Martinez

Capsule endoscopy (or capsular endoscopy) is a procedure that seeks a new way to diagnose digestive problems, without the discomfort of a traditional endoscopy. Traditional endoscopy uses a long tube that is inserted from the patient’s throat to the rectum, which has a camera in which the digestive tract can be seen. Let’s see what …

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Blood laboratories, their usefulness

2 Comments / Blood Test, Medic health / By Sergio Martinez

Laboratory or blood tests are formulated for the measurement of cells, substances, proteins and other elements found in the blood. It is very common to go to the doctor and routinely refer to these laboratories to detect changes in the body. How is a blood test done? The most used method is called venupuncture, which …

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